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A rare gold book binding, Dutch or North German, circa 1780-1800
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- gold, paper, velvet
- length 6 7/8 in.
- 17.5 cm
pierced and chased and engraved with an outer border of festoons of flowers and foliage, spreading from ribbon bows, the middle border of leaves and ovals linking oval cartouches, and inner border of interlaced strapwork and laurel, elaborate matching clasps, the spine mounts chased to match, fitted with Sefer Keritut, printed by Francesco Rossi, Verona, 1647
Condition
Condition good but some stains to the book.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.